Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
Ward in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.717, -0.516 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 02 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01442 (Hemel Hempstead) |
The area covering Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield sits in the borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, England and occupies the transition between lowland farmland and the wooded escarpments of the Chiltern Hills. It is a patchwork of village greens, lanes and historic houses, with Bovingdon notable for its former Second World War airfield that today hosts markets, occasional filming and community events while the smaller villages retain a strongly rural character.
Locally there is a lively village life of pubs, clubs and fetes and many residents commute into London or nearby towns, blending commuter influence with traditional agriculture and small businesses. Historic roots are evident in listed buildings and conservation areas, and the three communities are often praised for their close‑knit social scene and attractive countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Islington 21 miles33.9 km
- Milton Keynes 24.2 miles39 km
- City of Westminster 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Luton 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Slough 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Harrow 11.5 miles18.5 km
- High Wycombe 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Watford 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Stevenage 19 miles30.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 3.1 miles4.9 km
- St. Albans 8.8 miles14.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bovingdon Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hogpits Bottom Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Chipperfield Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Flaunden Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Commonwood Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Kings Langley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Latimer and Ley Hill Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rucklers Lane Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Apsley and Corner Hall Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Sarratt Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ley Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Boxmoor Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
WD4 9LS, WD4 9LF, HP3 0BF, HP3 0JS, HP3 0HS, HP3 0UL, WD4 9JF, HP3 0BL, HP3 0GP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 12.6 miles20.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Boxmoor 2 miles3.3 km
- Apsley Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield Ad
Schools in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Bovingdon Primary Academy Primary
- St Paul's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield Primary
- Westbrook Hay Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Beechwood House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Park Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wilton Park Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Oaklands College College 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Swakeleys House Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- Chequers court Country house 11.5 miles18.5 km